Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Barry Ward - the need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  As Senator Ward is not here at the moment, I propose that we take Senator Lombard's matter now. For the convenience of the House, the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth is taking all three...
  • Commercial Rates (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is more than welcome and I thank him for coming to the House. This matter is on the need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement...
  • Bus Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, has been vocal about the cost of gridlock and the priority that needs to be given to public transport,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
  Before I call the Acting Leader to announce the Order of Business I welcome the students from Firhouse Community College in Tallaght who are here this morning. They are very welcome to Leinster...
• Europe Day: Statements (19 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to the House. As Members will know, today we are holding statements to commemorate Europe Day. In doing so, we acknowledge and honour...